et al. INTRODUCES NUY BY MARCO ACERBIS

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There is something quietly reassuring about a chair that knows exactly what it wants to be. At Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026, et al. unveils Nuy — less a new release, more a reflection of where the brand stands today.

Designed by Marco Acerbis, the chair begins with a simple yet decisive gesture: an inverted “Y” shaping its ash wood frame. More than a graphic sign, it is a structural choice — gathering the form downward, distributing weight with clarity, and anchoring the piece firmly in space. The silhouette feels stable and self-assured, immediately recognisable without demanding attention.

The design evolves through reduction. Clean lines, calibrated proportions, and visible joints favour precision over spectacle. Wood defines the chair’s architectural presence and its dialogue with the surrounding ambience, while CNC processing reveals a production approach that blends craftsmanship with contemporary technology — quietly efficient and forward-looking.

This balance between tradition and innovation reflects the spirit of et al. Rooted between Italy’s Marche and Romagna regions, where hospitality meets pragmatism, the company has spent over seventy years shaping seating and furniture for public and hospitality spaces. Its culture merges artisanal sensibility with industrial expertise, guided by responsibility, sustainability, and care for people. As part of Ifi S.p.A. — recipient of two prestigious Compasso d’Oro awards (2014 and 2018) — the brand continues to evolve with clear yet understated confidence.

Softness enters through the upholstered seat and backrest. Generous padding and ergonomic curves naturally welcome the body, creating a gentle tension between structure and comfort. The rigour of the wooden frame is softened by tactile warmth — an interplay that makes the act of sitting feel instinctive and balanced.

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In merging construction and perception, Nuy reclaims the essence of seating. It embodies what the brand describes as a “new us” — an identity both self-aware and inclusive, strengthened through design and centred on people.

“Placing a ‘new us’ at the centre means making the company’s values tangible: believing in our own identity, recognising hospitality as our natural field, and looking to the future with courage,” says Francesca Tonti, CEO of et al.

With Nuy, the brand moves forward with quiet clarity. At Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026, the chair becomes a natural expression of this trajectory — where structure turns into language and identity takes form with measured confidence.